Its not quite true: they had another State Visit in April 2011 hosting Qatar, with the men in white tie but the women only in long dresses without tiaras.

So maybe the whole protocol will be changed going forward and they skip the tiaras alltogether.

The State Visits have died down since then, I assume because of the economic situation. Its the government who calls them, not the Royal House.

You are right, I forgot about the Qatar visit because I only noted the tiara appearances.

I understand about the awful economic situation. But I always thought that state visits aren't about glamour and fun, but important political events that usually come paired with economic missions. And wearing jewels which are there anyway doesn't cost anything.

Did we ever figure out who designed these beautiful earrings? I know she has several pairs of earrings from YANES (:::Yanes:::), but I couldn't find this design on there. If someone has any info on this particular pair, please share it. I have been hunting for so many years for the designer of these earrings.

That makes the story of her yet unworn new tiara even more strange. Why would her hubby give her a tiara when he knows that she doesn't care for jewellery? Will we ever see it worn? Does it really exist, or is it a publicity stunt of the jeweller? Or did Letizia just say this because she wants to appear down-to-earth during crisis times?

That makes the story of her yet unworn new tiara even more strange. Why would her hubby give her a tiara when he knows that she doesn't care for jewellery? Will we ever see it worn? Does it really exist, or is it a publicity stunt of the jeweller? Or did Letizia just say this because she wants to appear down-to-earth during crisis times?

I've often wondered about this tiara if it is real or just another media rumour,I think Letizia prefers smaller jewels to rather large pieces.There's nothing wrong with that,keeping it simple might work for the Princess,I just wish she'd wear a brooch every now and then & give those star earings a well deserved rest in 2013.

I've often wondered about this tiara if it is real or just another media rumour,I think Letizia prefers smaller jewels to rather large pieces.There's nothing wrong with that,keeping it simple might work for the Princess,I just wish she'd wear a brooch every now and then & give those star earings a well deserved rest in 2013.

Yes but once she is Queen and both she and her daughters attend State Banquets she should also use the the bigger tiaras and some of the necklaces with them, otherwise we would not see much of the Family Jewels. .

I guess they are her favorites for a personal reason. We all seem to have a certain item that brings a sensual moment to mind and delight in wearing. Even in my older age, remember the moments and take extra pleasure when wearing certain pieces of jewerly that only I know the meaning of.

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